1. Students must be eligible to register for ENG 111 and MAT 110 based on their Accuplacer scores. Students who have successfully completed these courses will receive admission points upon making application to the program.

2. Students are required to submit a Cosmetology program application and attend a mandatory orientation session upon eligibility prior to start date. Please make arrangements for childcare prior to attending. Students are required to submit a copy of his/her Social Security Card or tax ID card or student visa information; a government issued ID, and proof of date of birth; and, submit an acknowledgement of the N.C. State Board of Cosmetic Arts felony policy on the cosmetology application. These documents are required as per the N.C. State Board of Cosmetic Arts.

3. Admission is competitive. Fifty day seats are opened each fall and spring semester. Students who are not admitted are encouraged to submit a new application during the next application period. Students who are not admitted are encouraged to take related program courses such as ENG 111, MAT 110, CIS 110, PSY 150, while waiting to apply again. See the program of study for a complete list of required courses.